John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Actor
Born: 16 January 1948, Carthage, New York, USA
Estimated net worth: $40 million

John Carpenter is an acclaimed filmmaker and writer known for his work in the horror genre. He gained fame for directing iconic films such as 'Halloween' and 'The Thing'. Carpenter is recognized for his innovative storytelling and unique style, often incorporating synth-heavy scores and suspenseful... Read More

Known for

Personal details

Name
John Carpenter
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Born
16 January 1948, Carthage, New York, USA
Spouses
Adrienne Barbeau (1979–1984)
Children
2; Cody Carpenter, Angela Carpenter
Parents
Carmen Carpenter, John Carpenter Sr.
Estimated Net Worth
$40 million

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2026
Carpenter poster
Movie

Carpenter

Self (archive footage) Not rated
2026
The Thing Expanded poster
Movie

The Thing Expanded

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with...

Self
9.0 / 10
2025
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 poster
Movie

In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999

In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 celebrates and explores the movies that defined the era: from Scream’s genre-shattering impact to J-Horror’s...

Self
7.0 / 10
2025
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not poster
Movie

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

From his Saturday Night Live beginnings to a string of classic comedies, Chevy Chase has always had huge comedic range....

Self (archive footage)
6.9 / 10
2024
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 poster
Movie

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of...

Self
7.9 / 10
2024
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters poster
Movie

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror...

Self
8.2 / 10
2024
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. poster
TV

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

In six live installments, John Mulaney explores Los Angeles during a week when pretty much every funny person is in...

Self
5.6 / 10
2023
Amityville: An Origin Story poster
TV

Amityville: An Origin Story

The story behind the world's most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. This is the first elevated look at...

Self
7.5 / 10
2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III poster
Movie

In Search of Darkness: Part III

The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the...

Self
7.5 / 10
2022
Halloween in Hollywood poster
Movie

Halloween in Hollywood

Chris Hardwick hosts this epic night celebrating all things Halloween, including interviews with Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Blum and David...

Self
1.0 / 10

Latest Release

John Carpenter News and Articles

See All

Got a question about John Carpenter?

John Carpenter is best known for films like 'Halloween', 'The Thing', and 'Escape from New York'. These films have become classics in the horror and science fiction genres.

Back to top